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201434 minGdocumentary

biodiversity Wildlife Conservation

Hangout From Africa's Okavango Delta

201434 minGdocumentary

Botswana's Okavango Delta, home to the largest elephant population on Earth, was recently designated as UNESCO's 1,000th World Heritage Site.

biodiversity Wildlife Conservation

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Channel: National Geographic

Hangout From Africa's Okavango Delta

2014• 34 minG

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Botswana's Okavango Delta, home to the largest elephant population on Earth, was recently designated as UNESCO's 1,000th World Heritage Site.

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Botswana's Okavango Delta, home to the largest remaining elephant population on Earth, was designated as the 1,000th UNESCO World Heritage Site. This live Hangout features conservationist Steve Boyes, adventurer Gregg Treinish, data artist Jer Thorp, and ocean conservationist Shah Selbe, who provide insights into Africa's last remaining wetland wilderness. The event highlights the ecological significance of the delta and the ongoing efforts to preserve its unique biodiversity.

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